"The press announcement has already been released from Hugo Bennett's end," Henry reported, glancing at the backseat.
Daniel sat there, relaxed yet composed — his expression unreadable as the city lights streaked past the car window. He'd forced Hugo's hand earlier, ensuring the man would finally acknowledge Anna before the world. It had been a calculated move, and it worked.
But even after winning that battle, something about it didn't sit right.
"Henry," Daniel said after a pause, his voice low and measured. "Any update from Katherine's side?"
"For now, nothing," Henry replied. "But our men are on alert."
Daniel gave a short nod, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Something didn't add up. Hugo's sudden compliance — his shift from years of denial to a public confession — didn't feel natural. It wasn't remorse or pride that drove him. Daniel knew that man too well. There was something else at play.
